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Community Impact

Bosnia & Herzegovina Pledges Support for Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

five people celebrating on a field, smiling and hugging one another.
Landmark agreement aims to empower youth with intellectual disabilities and expand access to inclusive education and sports
Press Releases

Santiago, Chile Will Host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games

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First-ever Special Olympics World Games held in the Latin American region
Press Releases

Special Olympics and WWE Team Up to Support the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games

Special Olympics announced today that WWE (NYSE: WWE) will once again support the Special Olympics mission to change the world through sports by sponsoring the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games.
Community Impact

Sport at the Heart of Social Inclusion and Education: Niger Joins the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

A group of about ten people seated around a conference table during an official meeting in a boardroom. Several participants are speaking and listening, with microphones, notebooks, and documents placed on the table. Two red balls with the Special Olympics logo sit at the center. A national flag of Niger stands upright behind the group, and framed artwork is visible on the walls.
Ministry of Population, Social Action and National Solidarity commits to boosting inclusive sport and education in Niger
Athletes

Advocates in Action: Special Olympics Health Messenger Trainings

A two-photo collage. The photo on the left includes a group photo of athletes standing for a group photo and holding individual certificates. The photo on the right shows a classroom setting with athletes and mentors sitting down as they listen to a presentation.
This summer, Special Olympics International and Special Olympics North America teamed up to host two Health Messenger training sessions in Washington, D.C. and Kansas City, KS, training 26 athletes from 10 states.
In the News

IDPD: Help advance inclusion every day

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , December 03, 2018
Dan talking with a host while he receives the news of becoming an International Global Ambassador. There is a congratulations cake on the desk.
On a cool midsummer evening, I sat to the right of my mom just behind the mosh pit at the Northerly Island pavilion in Chicago during the 50th Anniversary Concert for Special Olympics.
Athletes

Nicole Harris Keeps It Real

Nicole Harris on the far right standing with two other young teammates.
Special Olympics athlete and Paralympian Nicole Harris opens up about her career, her unique road to the big stage and the lessons she has learned along the way.
In the News

Thrills and Triumphs at the Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025

By Karini Viranna , October 24, 2025
A volleyball player in a red and white uniform leaps to spike the ball during a game. Teammates in green uniforms, and opponents, watch.
Special Olympics United Arab Emirates (Women’s) and Special Olympics Slovakia (Men’s/Mixed) both won gold, each team bringing its own energy to the tournament.
Athletes

Nothing About Us Without Us: A Call for Inclusive Health at the 79th World Health Assembly

Two people stand side by side posing in front of a teal event backdrop with repeated “UHC2030” and “CSEM” logos. A large yellow banner across the top reads, “Let’s Take Action for Universal Health Coverage!” Both are facing the camera with hands on hips.
At the 2026 World Health Assembly, Pearl Lüthy, Special Olympics Switzerland athlete and World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 Athlete Ambassador called on health care workers around the world to improve communication and advance inclusive health policies and practices.
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